Nativity Preparatory Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8
Rochester, NY
15 Whalin St, Rochester, NY 14620
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in New York
- Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Rochester since at least 2011
Nativity Preparatory Academy is an independent Catholic school in Rochester, New York, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 59 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. Enrollment has grown about 34% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Rochester. Students attend about 9 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–8
- Students
- 59
- Teachers
- 9.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 19 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Nativity Preparatory Academy
What grades does Nativity Preparatory Academy serve?
Nativity Preparatory Academy serves grades 5–8.
How many students attend Nativity Preparatory Academy?
About 59 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nativity Preparatory Academy?
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